signature series revisited...

I've got a couple of sweet projects to share with you today as part of Papertrey Ink's Sr. Design Team challenge.  We were asked to revisit the Signatures Series stamp sets and come up with some unique creations to inspire you.  

I combined my love of paper-crafting and stamping with my love of fabric and stitching.  For this first project, I used the Signature Series:  Flower Mini stamp set and stamped the flower image on muslin using Classic Kraft ink.  I then used three strands of pink embroidery floss and just followed the curve of the letters.  I then hand cut the flower from the muslin and attached it to a Vintage Cream felt envelope cut using the Tiny Envelope die.  The sentiment is from the same stamp set and was stamped on a die cut using the Fillable Frames #10 die and stamped with the Fillable Frames #10 set, Classic Kraft and Sweet Blush ink.  The Simple Chartreuse felt leaves were cut using the Sending You die.  

Then...one thing led to another, and well, I think sweet little felt envelopes should have wings, don't you?  So, I decided to show you how to use this little creation as a jump start to create a beautiful package.  I wrapped a small box (cause we all know that good things come in small packages) in a brown paper bag stamped with the Signature Series:  Flower Mini stamp set and Vintage Cream ink.  A couple of strands of Rustic Cream button twine were wrapped around the box and tied in a messy bow and then the mini envelope was attached using a small clothespin...super easy but very memorable, I think.

I then wanted to try this same technique using the Signature Series:  Butterfly Mini stamp set, muslin, and Aqua Mist ink and love how soft and sweet it turned out.  Stamping on fabric is so easy and creates very unexpected results.  

The envelope was cut from Aqua Mist felt and the sentiment stamped on the same die as the project above uses a sentiment from the Signature Series:  Butterfly Mini stamp set.  

Lots of fun...hope you try a little flying envie and hand-stitched embellishment of your own!

Here are links to the blogs of the other Sr. Team designers.  Can't wait to see what they've created for you!

Betsy Veldman

Dawn McVey

Heather Nichols

Maile Belles

Thanks for visiting.

Melis

 

Comments

[Jan Marcham]

So beautiful! I love the mini felt envelopes and the stitching on the flower and butterfly. Your projects are always amazing!

[trade plumbing supplies]

This creations is really an inspiration. This looks good and very creative. And the choice of color are so catching.

[Holly Saveur]

Gorgeous!

[janet wilson]

Oh my, beautiful work :)

[Carol R]

Absolutely darling!

[Patty O'Malley]

Simply fabulous! Love the felt envelopes and especially with the addition of the wings!

[kolleen moss]

Love these Melis! TFS! I have had my year old grsndbaby for 4 days. i am hoping to have some time to kreate this week. As alwsys, thanks!

[Jill Norwood]

Melissa - those felt envelopes are adorable! Love the stamping and the box with the wings added to the envelope! This post made me smile from ear to ear! :)

[Gabby]

OMGosh! Sooo cute projects! LOVE the felt envie ... never even thought of that. One thing I wondered is ... I only have muslin that is pretty thin and "floppy." What kind do you use as it appears to be stiff and staying where you place it. :) Thanks for letting me know. Gabby

[Vicki]

Beautiful projects. LOVE the wings..how did you make them. And yes, my muslin is very "floppy" as well. You are so creative. I love your ideas.

[Kerian]

WOW, love your style....how did you make you wings/who makes them?

[Cerri]

oh goodness! I love those sweet pockets. I love to use rubber stamps for embroidering too. Just started a little project doing that last week!
Hope you're enjoying your summer.
Cerri xo

[Lynda Marquez]

Wow, Melis - such sweet envies! I must try this at home!! I am on vacation now, so I am collecting ideas to try...this one is definitely on the list! Happy Summer!